Scarlett Johansson was born in Manhattan, New York City, on November 22, 1984. She is an accomplished American actress, singer, and model. With a Danish grandfather who was a screenwriter and director, Johansson comes from a creatively inclined family.
Her breakthrough role came in the 1996 film “Mann & Lo.” Johansson’s acting career began during her childhood. Since then, she has established herself as one of Hollywood’s most talented actresses, receiving a Tony Award for Best Featured Actress in a Play, among other honors. 
In addition to her critical acclaim, Johansson has repeatedly topped Forbes’ list of highest-paid actresses. Her films have grossed more than $14,3 billion worldwide, establishing her as the highest-grossing actress of all time.
The breadth of Johansson’s acting roles, from romantic comedies to action-packed blockbusters, demonstrates her versatility as an actor. Her filmography includes, among others, “Lost in Translation,” “The Avengers,” “Lucy,” “Marriage Story,” and “Jojo Rabbit.”
Johansson has released two albums, “Anywhere I Lay My Head” and “Break Up,” that demonstrate her impressive vocal range.
Beyond her creative pursuits, Johansson is also an active philanthropist, supporting AIDS research and efforts to alleviate poverty, among other charitable causes.
Awards
British Academy Film Awards
2003 Best Actress in a Leading Role: Lost in Translation
Film Critics Awards
2001 Toronto Film Critics ᴀssociation Award for Best Supporting Actress: Ghost World
2003 Boston Society of Film Critics Award for Best Actress: Lost in Translation
2003 New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Supporting Actress: Lost in Translation
2013 New York Film Critics Online Award for Best Supporting Actress: Her
Gotham Independent Film Awards
2008 Best Ensemble Cast: Vicky Cristina Barcelona
Academy of Science Fiction, Fantasy, and Horror Films
2014 Saturn Award for Best Supporting Actress: Her
Miscellaneous
1998 Young-Star Award for Best Young Actress in a Drama Film: The Horse Whisperer
2002 Best Performance in a Feature Film: Leading Young Actress (tied with Emma Watson): An American Rhapsody
2002 Best Ensemble in a Feature Film (with Mae Whitman and Kelly Endresz-Banlaki) : An American Rhapsody
2003 Venice Film Festival Upstream Prize for Best Actress: Lost in Translation
2004 Palm Springs International Film Festival Rising Star Award: Girl with a Pearl Earring and Lost in Translation
2010 Scream Award for Best Science Fiction Actress: Iron Man 2
2012 Golden Camera for Best International Actress
2013 MTV Movie Award for Best Fight: The Avengers
2013 Rome Film Festival Award for Best Actress: Her